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Advised Royal & Sun Alliance Insurance Ltd (RSA) on its exit from RSA Law business. Reviewed the tax provisions of the Transfer Agreement and advised on the tax implications regarding the file transfer and the share transfer. Advised on the VAT position and the substantial shareholding requirements.
Advised a major bank on a claim by 27 claimants for dishonest assistance and for compensation under section 213 of the Insolvency Act 1986 for fraudulent trading. The claimants allege the bank dishonestly participated in transactions involving the sale and purchase of European Union Allowances that resulted in the claimant companies incurring VAT liabilities that they were unable to pay.
Advising a non-UK financing institution in relation to UK withholding tax and VAT issues relating to its lending arrangements in connection with a supply chain financing securitisation.
Advised Simplyhealth UK Limited in its win in the FTT regarding the VAT treatment of rebates and administration fees paid in relation to dental care arrangements.
Acting for Raymond Tooth in the Court of Appeal in disputing a discovery assessment issued by HMRC. The case is an important decision in relation to HMRC's powers.
Acting for a UK clearing bank in respect of claims against the bank in respect of the sale and purchase of European Union Allowances and resultant VAT liabilities.
Instructed by a leading international motor manufacturer to advise on VAT consequences of a new orders process for sale of e-vehicles. The advice centred on the time of supply rules and VAT implications for prepayments, deposits and holding fees.
Acting for the world's leading logistics company in respect of an appeal to the First-tier Tribunal against a £multi-million Excise Duty assessment relating to "Excise Duty unpaid".
Successfully acting for two leading hotel accommodation providers in a dispute with HMRC as to whether they are acting “solely as intermediary” for VAT purposes. Successfully contesting HMRC’s application to refer the matter to the CJEU.
Acting for a major UK retailer on the questions of whether HMRC issued an assessment for Excise Duty within the statutory time limits for doing so and whether the appellant was the "first holder" of "UK Excise Duty unpaid" goods in relation to a £multi-million Excise Duty assessment.
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